"I purchased these for a wedding, and when they arrived was instantly pleased to see how soft the soles are. Between the soft soles and the small platform, I was able to dance all night (they did start to hurt toward the end, but that's to be expected).My only criticism - and I run into this frequently because my feet are very flat and narrow - is that I wish the straps were tighter. As a result, my foot slides forward and toes go over the edge a little."